Madras High CourtWP/12803/2023disposed of

D.Nagarajan v. The Authorised Officer

2026-03-27Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

1. D.Nagarajan

2. Saileswari

3. Vijayakumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Authorised Officer -cum-Special District Revenue Officer, National Highways No. 844, Salem-Krishangiri District, Krishnagiri.

2. Muniamma ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st Respondent herein to refer the dispute of payment of compensation to the Civil Court as stipulated under Section 3H(4) of the National Highways Act, 1956, by considering the representation dated 26.02.2023 sent by the petitioners herein raising objections over the payment of compensation to the 2nd Respondent. For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.K.Govi Ganesan For Respondent(s) :

Mrs.S.Indhu Bala, AGP for R1 No appearance for R2

ORDER

This writ petition is filed to direct the first respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 26.02.2023.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that the petitioners made a representation dated 26.02.2023 to refer the dispute of payment of compensation to the Civil Court as stipulated under Section 3H(4) of the National Highways Act, 1956. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent would submit that the petitioners' representation dated 26.02.2023 will be considered by the first respondent within a period of 12 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioners, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to dispose of the petitioners' representation dated 26.02.2023, after issuing due notice and opportunity of personal hearing to the

petitioner as well as second respondent and aggrieved parties, if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 27-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

The Authorised officer -cum-Special District Revenue Officer, National Highways No. 844, Salem-Krishangiri District, Krishnagiri.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 27-03-2026